Major Developments Major Developments by Calendar Year

February 17, 2011

Electric Car Launched by Honda in China

Filed under: Automobile — Tags: , — Winson @ 6:26 AM

Honda is ready to launch its first electric car in 2012 in China. A study is being made to find the possibility of marketing the pure electric-energy vehicles. It is in hopes to boost the sales in the country with the largest automotive market in the world. The testing program is now conducted in several countries that include China, Japan, and the United States.

Honda Jazz

The hatchback Jazz (Fit) and medium sedan Accord hybrid plug-in are the two more models that are developed by the company. The launch of the electric cars is based on the government policy that encourages the use of energy friendly vehicles.

The large market potential in China and the support incentives hindered by China’s policy had forced all the foreign makers for transferring the technology of electric cars to local partners. The China’s auto industry can be considered to become independent in applying this technology in the next 10 years. However, this policy is considered as contrary and detrimental to some foreign principles.

Toshiba Corporation is one of the Japan’s largest electronics manufacturer. Honda Motor Company has taken the cooperation of the Toshiba Corporation for supplying lithium-ion batteries in electric cars. After Toshiba became a sole-supplier of lithium-ion batteries to the electric scooter Honda, the partnership continued. Honda announced that the electric cars are prepared only if they provide the ability to roam up to 160km per hour every time the power battery is charged fully.

(more…)

Chevrolet Volt Leaf Launched in the U.S.

Filed under: Automobile — Tags: — Winson @ 6:22 AM

The electric cars launched with serious action in the United States includes the Nissan Leaf and the Chevrolet Volt Leaf. The Chevrolet Volt is the only brand of the mass-produced electric cars in the United States.

Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt Leaf

The Chevrolet Volt is a new plug-in hybrid extended range electric car. It is considered as to be at 99 percent level of engineering calibration according to the General Motors. The power for the vehicle is drawn from lithium-ion batteries and a 1.4-liter engine. The vehicle has a sport mode and provides adjustment for pedal mapping. It is delicate and the vehicle’s default mode is normal. By selecting eco settings climate control can be done. This is one of the most interesting feature of the vehicle.

The vehicle can be able to drive for about 40 miles using the battery alone and without gasoline. The base price of the vehicle revealed by the General Motors is $41,000 before a $7,500 federal tax credit. The Chevrolet Volt has a back up power source and provides premium fuel. This gives the vehicle a range of more than 100 miles. The reputation of the General Motors is expected to be given by the Volt among environmentally conscious consumers. This is involved in demonstrating the capabilities of battery-powered vehicles.

The Chevrolet Volt could be connected to a standard 120-volt outlet for charging the 400-pound battery. The company has been offering eight years of warranty. Otherwise it may provide warranty for 100,000 miles three years longer than what is been offered for the gasoline engines. Certain other features of the Volt include a built-in navigation system and hands-free telephone capabilities.

(more…)

Nissan Reveals Next Small Car for the U.S. at Chinese Auto Show

Filed under: Automobile — Tags: — Winson @ 6:19 AM

A new Chinese model was revealed in the Chinese auto show. It was expected to be called as Sentra in the United States. The model is to be called as Sunny in China. The Sentra is considered as the second largest car of Nissan in the U.S. The Versa is considered the smallest car of Nissan in the U.S and the one of the only two vehicles. The vehicle Versa is sold for less than $10,000 which is the starting price.

The vehicle was displayed at the China International Automobile Exhibition at Guangzhou. After starting the sale of the vehicle in the China, it is estimated that the vehicle is to be on sale in more than 170 countries worldwide including the U.S. with different brand names.

The features of the vehicle include a 1.5 liter four cylinder gasoline engine with dual injectors. Instead of a standard automatic transmission, continuously variable transmission has been used. MacPherson struts have been used for the front suspension and a torsion beam has been used for the rear suspension.

The vehicle is considered a major global car which is in the lineup. It is reported that the Nissan Sunny is related to the Nissan Versa. The growth of the vehicle can be mainly seen in Asia, South America and Central America.

(more…)

January 7, 2011

Hyundai Launches Improved Version of i10 Model in India

Filed under: Automobile — Tags: — Winson @ 6:26 AM

The improved version of Hyundai i10 will be launched in India by Hyundai India, the Korean automobile manufacturer. This i10 will attract customers’ attention and it will come with different features and it will come with a new 1.2 L CVVT engine for higher power and better fuel efficiency and it is the top selling model from Hyundai. This model car wall is being sold over 11,000 cars in every month in the Korean auto market.

It is like, more new and revamped models are being offerd to customers this season and also every company vying to keep up with the competion. There were recent launches of revamped models by different companies, like Ford Figo and Polo are the revamped models which was launched by Volkswagen, Alto K10 was launched by Maruti Suzuki.

I10 model of Hyundai, which will get new looks and it has 18 km per litre fuel efficiency. It can be important factor for customer to take the decision to purchase. Fuel consumption is cut by the ISG system of the model in heavy traffic and constant stop-start motoring and it cuts the emissions, up to 15 percent. They redesigned the exteriors of the car with head lamps and front grill. Company says that a new feature – 1.0 litre engine with a CO2 emission of 99 grams per kilometer, has been included.

Hyundai company make i10 model ready to display at the Upcoming Paris Auto Show in the month of October in 2010 and later it will introduced in India.

(more…)

November 24, 2010

Why Choose a Dealership for Used Car Purchase

Filed under: Automobile — Tags: , , — Winson @ 9:35 AM

One has to choose between a private party and a car dealership while buying a used car. Some people believe that private parties sell used cars at a better price compared to a dealer. But there are several drawbacks of buying a car from a private party. Buying a car privately can be a long and frustrating process. Moreover, the private parties will not provide warranty on the vehicle, so you can’t go back to them once you make the purchase. Also, shady used car dealers often act as individuals. Many times, you may get bad cars. Whereas, buying a used car from a dealership is hassle free and comes with several advantages.

Wide selection of models
At a car dealership, you can take a look at many cars at one place. Car dealers generally sell various models from different manufacturers. It saves your time, money and gasoline running across all the private parties in the town. You can find a good vehicle based on your budget and needs at one place.

Safety
Car dealers ensure the quality and safety standards on all the cars they sell. All the used cars will be checked by experienced mechanics and quality control managers at the dealership. They roll out a car from the dealership only after they are satisfied by all the controls of the car.

Saves time
Purchasing a car from a dealership saves your time and you can buy quickly. Driving from one location to another and scheduling with everyone is time consuming and tests your patience.

Provides attractive finance
Almost all car dealerships provide finance options for used cars. You can easily get a loan for your used car through the dealership. Generally car dealerships have a good relation with lending institutions or banks. You may even be able to get better financing rates through a dealership.

Potential bargains
Individuals sell used cars at lower prices, but you should remember that there is still a room for bargaining at the car dealership. You can negotiate with the dealer and work out a cheaper price or get extra options included to your car.

Certified used cars
You can get a certified used car from a dealership. Certified used car is an affordable, attractive alternative to a new car of higher price. Simply, you can get a good quality car at lower price. It will be thoroughly inspected by professional mechanics and the original vehicle manufacture warranties the mechanical condition, quality and standard of the car.

Online services provided
Many car dealers today have online presence. You can enjoy all the comforts of your home while shortlisting the car from these dealers online. After that, you can visit the dealership and check out the shortlisted car. You need not go from place to place to buy your car, instead you can now shortlist some options from wide range of cars at a dealership over the Internet.

Apart from the above mentioned advantages, there are many more which makes your used car shopping at a car dealership a good choice. You can never overlook the convenience factors at a dealership such as financing, registration, insurance, extended warranties and accessories etc. Remember, car dealership has a reputation to protect, so it cannot afford to sell unworthy vehicle. This is not the same with an individual seller.

Source: Bellroadtoyota.com

« Newer Posts — Older Posts »

Powered by WordPress